The trial of 25 defendants involved in the “Kheir Group” fraud case is nearing its conclusion at the Primary Court in Tangier, after more than 30 hours of continuous hearings.
The case, which has captured public attention across Morocco, involves allegations of fraud and deception that have left thousands of victims in financial and emotional distress.
During the proceedings, lawyers for the victims painted a grim picture of the fallout from the alleged crimes, citing instances of suicide and family breakdowns linked to the group’s activities. The group reportedly lured victims with promises of easy profits in return for financial contributions.
“This is not just a financial scam—it has destroyed lives,” one lawyer said, urging the court to deliver harsh sentences.
Prosecutors supported the call for strict penalties, describing the group as a “sophisticated criminal organization” that manipulated its victims using charitable activities as a front.
“They used Ramadan food baskets and well-digging projects to project legitimacy,” the prosecutor said. “The aim was never charity, but to deceive victims and amass enormous funds.”
The group is accused of defrauding over 15,000 individuals, with billions of Moroccan dirhams reportedly collected in a short period. Victim complaints continue to surface, even as the trial moves toward a verdict.
The defendants, including seven men and 18 women, face charges ranging from fraud to financial mismanagement. Judges are expected to deliver a ruling soon, bringing a potential end to one of Morocco’s most high-profile fraud cases.
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